PETE C. answered • 09/05/20
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The sum of 14 and a number is equal to 17
Let N = the NUMBER.
"The sum of 14" translates to "14 +".
"The sum of 14 and a number" translates to "14 + N".
"The sum of 14 and a number is equal to 17" translates to 14 + N = 17
ANSWER: 14 + N = 17
SUM always translates to a "+".
EQUAL TO always translates to a "=".
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